Known for the Univerisity of Georgia (UGA) and all things “Dawgs,” Athens lies about 70 miles east of Atlanta. While touring the campus a few weeks ago, we stumbled upon the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
Founded in 1968 by UGA, the 313-acre offers a “living laboratory” of nature on the outskirts of town. Better yet, admission and parking are free!
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We were itching to get to a beach as things reopened from the pandemic. And St. Simon’s Island on the coast of Georgia provided the perfect place. With less than 24 hours to plan, we had a great weekend trip just five hours southeast of Atlanta.
Near Savannah, many barrier islands dot Georgia’s coast. Nicknamed the Golden Isles, these barrier islands include Cumberland Island, Sea Island and Sapelo Island. St. Simon’s Island is one of the larger islands. At just 12 miles long and three miles wide, the small community is easy to navigate.
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It’s summertime and we’re slowly reopening from the Covid-19 quarantine. Since most of our travel plans are nonexistent, we’ve been exploring day trips nearby. Upon a friend’s recommendation, we ventured out to Fort Yargo State Park in Winder and were able to also pick blueberries at Fleeman’s Farm nearby.
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The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area reopened in May after the mandated shelter-in-place restrictions lifted. We jumped at the chance to hike one of our favorite trails at the Vickery Creek Unit in Roswell, a northern suburb of Atlanta.
Parking is $5 per car if you park at the lot at 400 Riverside Rd, which is under the Chattahoochee River NRA (National Park Service) jurisdiction. Parking is free with an annual National Park Pass ($80) or an annual Chattahoochee River NRA Pass ($40).
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